Head of Strategic Projects

The Guardian; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

London Living Wage employer

30 days annual leave + 5 days optional

Job summary

The Guardian is seeking a Head of Strategy to formulate and support Guardian News and Media business strategy. The Head of Strategic Projects will lead priority strategy projects across the organisation, linking them to the Guardian's vision.

We operate in a hybrid environment, with 3 days in our Kings Cross offices and 2 days remote, offering a collaborative culture and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive strategy experience in a media organisation or consultancy.
• Proven ability to partner with diverse business functions on strategic problems.
• Strong understanding of media or publishing landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic projects end-to-end with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Advise on corporate strategy and shape the GNM strategic plan.
• Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to maintain a competitive edge.
• Ensure strategy informs key business decisions across the Guardian.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional programmes.

Skills

Strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Media industry knowledge

Job description

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for a Head of Strategytoformulate and support Guardian News and Media business strategy. The Head of Strategic Projects will lead priority strategy projects across the organisation, and will link them to the broader vision and strategic plan of the Guardian.

About the role

• Own strategic projects end-to-end, working with senior leaders to scope and deliver a broad range of projects - grounded in analysis and strong stakeholder management
• Act as key strategic advisor to business leaders across GNM, supporting the evolution and delivery of the GNM corporate strategy
• Monitor competitive landscape, rapidly changing market environment and key trends, providing analysis and insight to senior leaders ensure the Guardian maintains competitive advantage
• Ensure that the corporate strategy drives key decision making around the business
• Significant exposure to the senior leadership of the business.

About you

• Extensive strategy experience, either from consulting or an in-house strategy role in a media organisation
• Experience partnering with a diverse range of business functions and across a wide range of strategic problems
• A deep understanding of media or publishing
• Strong strategic toolkit, including quantitative and qualitative problem solving

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Thank you for bearing with us during the screening process.

The closing date for applications is 6pm, Wednesday 21st October 2026.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Karen Walter at [e-mail] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and Pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

We value honesty in your application.

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Guardian News and Media is proud to be a London Living wage employer. The minimum salary for any full-time role within the organisation is £30,000 per annum. Salary ranges are dependent on skills and experience